Non-Fire Chainsaw Safety Refresher Course

Target Audience: 

Personnel training at the Basic Faller Trainee, Basic Faller, Intermediate Faller, and Advanced Faller levels must complete annual chain saw refresher training.  

Summary and Objectives: 

This course is designed to ensure sawyers continue to work safely and efficiently, without causing injury to themselves, others, or equipment. The Project Leader/Supervisor/Facility Manager determines what will serve as refresher training and document employees' completion of the training.  

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Define and apply chainsaw safety standards as required by OSHA and agency handbooks, manuals, directives, and owner's manuals. 
• Identify and demonstrate basic chainsaw operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety features. 

Competencies Addressed: 

Health and Safety Awareness - Basic, Safety - Basic, Oral communication - Basic, Risk Management - Basic